How to Pronounce "laymen"
word
ˈɫeɪmən
LAY-muhn
lˈeɪmɛn
LAY-men
Definition
People who are not experts or specialists in a particular subject, especially in technical or professional fields.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪmən
British English
lˈeɪmɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-muhn
UK
LAY-men
Listen in Context
The scientist tried to explain his work to laymen.
This book is written for laymen, not professionals.
Medical terms can be confusing for laymen.
To most laymen, computer code looks like a secret language.